Lost Box!

[Josh]

I have lost my windows xp box and papers! i went to install
it on my pc when it asked me for a product key. i took it
to the shop i got it from but the guy said i would have to
buy a new one! i dont want to pay £80 for a new one what
can i do

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Josh;
If Windows XP is still installed:
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
Near the bottom "View Product Key XP"

Otherwise:
If Windows XP is retail, contact Microsoft:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326246

If Windows XP is OEM contact the seller, Microsoft can not help.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


I have lost my windows xp box and papers! i went to install
it on my pc when it asked me for a product key. i took it
to the shop i got it from but the guy said i would have to
buy a new one! i dont want to pay £80 for a new one what
can i do